A woman died when she fell off a moving motorcycle during a snatching attempt near the Naval police outpost Chhak at Balugaon of the district on Saturday evening.
The deceased was identified as Manjula Mohanty, a resident of Khallikote in Ganjam district. Eyewitnesses said that the incident took place when the woman was travelling by a motorcycle with a relative.
“The victim lost control and fell from the motorcycle when the two bike-borne miscreants snatched her gold chain. She sustained head injuries and was immediately rescued by locals,’ said an eyewitness. The woman was rushed to the nearest hospital, where she was declared dead. Police are investigating into the incident.